Your channel HAS HELP ME so much, you would be shocked at all the people who find positivity and enthusiasm just from your spark. Don’t let the trolls get you down 🤙🇺🇸
Have the first gen 2003 Toyota Tundra 4.7 liter 190k miles. Fingers crossed, elbow, eyebrows, teeth crossed it has been a good truck. First time watching his video. Did not know he only had the 3.4 liter engine.
Nice work! It always feels good to me to fix little things I've put off for a while. Then I say to myself that I should have done that a long time ago!
Been following you, Jennifer, Gus, and Turbo for a couple of years, enjoying every minute. This is an aside about your video from April 2020 on loading string on a Kobalt trimmer. When I googled “how to”, your video was the first to pop up. It was Short and to the point, I had the string quickly loaded. Thank you - Keep on rolling!
Nice. I love the power switch upgrade so you have 2 Wheel Drive low. I had an 85 forerunner with a marlin crawler dual case and I used 2 Wheel Dr. low all the time, with a front locker it just steers, much better on tight jeep trails in 2 Wheel drive.
A very informative video on what to do if the ADD unit failed and you are off road, and an easy fix when one does go to repair it provided it was an electric motor issue and not a mechanical issue. All my previous four wheel drives had free wheeling hubs, that way I could leave the hubs in 2WD & engage low range to backup a trailer for the times when I needed the benefits of lower gears. An added benefit of 2WD low range is that it reduces wear on your clutch by not causing you to ride the clutch when backing up a trailer for more control. My current 4WD (a diesel LR3) is the first with an automatic gearbox. With all the wiz-bang electronic traction aids it is great offroad. I can select low range on that one without worrying about damaging the drive train. I was totally against automatic gearboxes in a 4WD, but I must say I have turned. Automatic gearboxes and the electronic controls in a modern 4WD are a game changer.
I like your open air garage 👌 but your going to have a hard time this winter 🥶 keeping it heated 🌡️ I’m glad I got you before your garage floor has gone in. Depending on the lift you’re going to get check with the manufacturer of the lift and find out the floor requirements how thick, psi, rebar placement, electrical and if you’re going to run conduit in the concrete or not. You get the idea. Whenever you drill holes in the concrete you don’t want to hit the rebar. How high the ceilings should be before the building is put up. By the way I truly appreciate your two channels and your almost at 500k on this and 411 on the other channel thanks again for your work Thumbs up 👍
I had a ‘05 SR5 Crew Cab 4x4. Had the 4.7 V8… 16 years of trouble free use with 198K miles. With the recent great used car market, sold it for 10K. Picked up a new Tacoma TRD with the 6sp MT. Toyota trucks will out live us. Your Tundra brings back great memories. Always great content. 👍
Thank you for updated on that part replacement and switch to add also fix up Chris :) and keeping that on repairs got do sometime for someone to on that 4×4 part!
that was the one of the perks to the 87 Toyota I drove back in the days. It had manual hubs so to pop a curb or creep around something on pavement all I had to do was put it in 4 low and it was just really 2wd creeper mode. any time there were parties and all the parking was taken up all you had to do was put it in low and pop the curb and park.
I just took mine apart on my 2000 4.7 a couple months ago. The contact point were corroded. I took the plastic cover cleaned up the contacts and works great now! New ones were like $200-$300 I said screw that. They are kind of a bugger to get to but not bad. I'm a huge fan of first gen tundras since I bought it 4 months ago!
@@Nate-vs1kb The 2uz is great! And I've talked to a bunch of tundra owners and from what I've heard is the 4.7 is better on gas than the 5.7s. Stay up to date on the timing belt and they'll run forever!
👍👌👏 Well done again (video and work). 2) 😭😭😭 Unfortunately no cute little Gus 💚 in this video. I absolutely adore this dog. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health in particular.
Hey Chirs quick question where did you purchase your power probe? I am looking for one and I am also trying to find a gas can nozzle like the one you have on your gas can? tried looking on amazon and didn't find one? Any suggestions?
Hey Chris, New viewer here and sorry if I've missed the obvious, but dude.... Someone stole your garage!?!? Ummmm... like its gone. Would love to see the police report. ;-) Anyway, So can you share a video on what happened to the garage and what you plan to build in its place. Thank you so much. Love the videos and content! All the best.
was always wondering what that 2wd switch on the left of the dash was all about. i used to have a 2002 4runner (an awesome rig, too bad it burnt to the ground 🙁)with the same 3.4 motor as well as what i am assuming was the same 4wd system, and having that kind of versatility would have been nice.
No mine is nice and tight. I did replace the steering rack at one point though. If yours is loose I would check the front end components like tie rod ends and steering rack and coupler
I’m looking for a older in good shape Tundra. I wasn’t aware that yours had a V-6 with the trailer and things you pull with it. I’ve seen a couple of V-6 trucks for sale….and after you using yours the way you do….. A V-6 in good shape is something to think about.
Wish you were my neighbor Chris,your the boss on fixing cars.Ive got a 1979 jeep CJ7 with a 304 in it and the dipstick tube broke off today,not going to be a fun fix.
I see you have seat covers in the tundra. I have the same truck 2002 sr5, AC. All the sestcovers in the box stores are extremely hot in sunlight, do you have a recommendation?
Oh man my 89 xj had that had rubber lines vacuum activated worst thing in the winter lines would freeze and become brittle could have ran a cable and manually do it but i just swapped a different dana 30 in i got for free
Certainly a good idea right now I'm driving my old truck with locking hubs Bill Dodge diesel that's what I told around my stuff with and many times I used for low to manoeuvre big trailers around with a locking the hubs for sure
Man as soon as i tried unscrewing the first phillips screw it stripped. the bottom 2 bolts that hold the actuator are easy to get to but how in the world to get to the top 2?! Theres literally no room to get a socket in there. Any help would be appreciated@@NNKH2
@@NNKH2 Good, you definitely deserve a lift. I can’t believe you work full time as a mechanic and have the energy to do all the stuff we watch. Hopefully your employer pays you twice the going rate, cause it seems like you’re worth it! Eric O is a great mechanic also and I’ve never seen anyone trace electrical problems down like he does. On a side note ,I’m in Rochester ny and have had multiple hilux’s for 25 years currently got a 99 Tacoma for 3800$ four cylinder, four wheel drive, stick,short cab with lock out hubs. 280 k on it, from Virginia and runs like a watch. Keep that early tundra as long as you can!
My 5sp manual Diesel PK Ford Ranger has the same system but instead of an electric motor it uses vacuum to engage and disengage. I used an electric over air valve to open and close this line so I could back my trailer in low. Anyone that has one of these ute's knows how ridiculously high 1st and reverse gears are.
Honestly I prefer this mechanism over manual locking hubs because you don't have to get out of the truck to do it. But it would be cool to replace the motor with some kind of cable linkage
Hey Chris.. in your experience have you come across "China" made items, just like the one today, that the metal used is like a "pot metal"? extremely weak a$$ "metal".. all looks, no b@lls.. lol.. It happened to me years ago working on a zero turn and I vowed "never again".. which didn't last too long.. lol.. I just got more picky where I get my aftermarket parts.. lol.. Say "Hi" to Jen and Gus.. CHEERS!!!!
I don't think I like all those plastic gears inside that little motor controller unit. (ADD?) With age, those plastic parts are going to become brittle and become prone to breakage. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us.
Yeah I agree. However they seem to be pretty darn reliable. Plus it's only four screws that you have to take off to bypass it in case of a failure. Which is not too bad. I'd rather be a mechanical switch with no motor
I don't have them for sale at the moment but if you send a pre-stamped self-addressed envelope to my PO box I can send you a few free of charge. My address is in the about section of my channel page
its old its junk i will say it toy in toyota never will be work truck want good work truck its small engine diesel that or small gas the have thier place its what is
If you actually watch his channel you'll notice he has a Dodge with a Cummins in it and also has the Chevy wrecker for hauling bigger stuff. He has a purpose for each vehicle in his fleet.
I see the old garage has been deleted! Can't wait for the new one!
Same! When will the new garage videos be up?
Seen this and immediately started looking to see if I missed a video! lol
@@adam1299same here lol
Your channel HAS HELP ME so much, you would be shocked at all the people who find positivity and enthusiasm just from your spark. Don’t let the trolls get you down 🤙🇺🇸
what a baddass looking truck the tundra is... understated but slick.
Looks great under water as well.
Have the first gen 2003 Toyota Tundra 4.7 liter 190k miles. Fingers crossed, elbow, eyebrows, teeth crossed it has been a good truck.
First time watching his video. Did not know he only had the 3.4 liter engine.
Love your videos, you have a great approach when diagnosing issues..
Nice work! It always feels good to me to fix little things I've put off for a while. Then I say to myself that I should have done that a long time ago!
Been following you, Jennifer, Gus, and Turbo for a couple of years, enjoying every minute. This is an aside about your video from April 2020 on loading string on a Kobalt trimmer. When I googled “how to”, your video was the first to pop up. It was Short and to the point, I had the string quickly loaded.
Thank you - Keep on rolling!
Nice. I love the power switch upgrade so you have 2 Wheel Drive low. I had an 85 forerunner with a marlin crawler dual case and I used 2 Wheel Dr. low all the time, with a front locker it just steers, much better on tight jeep trails in 2 Wheel drive.
A very informative video on what to do if the ADD unit failed and you are off road, and an easy fix when one does go to repair it provided it was an electric motor issue and not a mechanical issue.
All my previous four wheel drives had free wheeling hubs, that way I could leave the hubs in 2WD & engage low range to backup a trailer for the times when I needed the benefits of lower gears. An added benefit of 2WD low range is that it reduces wear on your clutch by not causing you to ride the clutch when backing up a trailer for more control.
My current 4WD (a diesel LR3) is the first with an automatic gearbox. With all the wiz-bang electronic traction aids it is great offroad. I can select low range on that one without worrying about damaging the drive train. I was totally against automatic gearboxes in a 4WD, but I must say I have turned. Automatic gearboxes and the electronic controls in a modern 4WD are a game changer.
Every video u make buddy !! Short or long are great!! 👍 Video keep up the great work man !!! & You are almost there man with the subs!! To 500k 🎉
Like to see Gus, Turbo, and Jen too. They all add to the overall lifestyle package.
Very informative post chris I’ve often wondered how it all works I’m sure the setup on my Nissan Navara must be similar, keep up the great work
I like your open air garage 👌 but your going to have a hard time this winter 🥶 keeping it heated 🌡️
I’m glad I got you before your garage floor has gone in. Depending on the lift you’re going to get check with the manufacturer of the lift and find out the floor requirements how thick, psi, rebar placement, electrical and if you’re going to run conduit in the concrete or not. You get the idea. Whenever you drill holes in the concrete you don’t want to hit the rebar. How high the ceilings should be before the building is put up.
By the way I truly appreciate your two channels and your almost at 500k on this and 411 on the other channel thanks again for your work Thumbs up 👍
Always good to wake up to another NNNH video 👍
That is a sweet Yoda. Keep her as long as you can!
I had a ‘05 SR5 Crew Cab 4x4. Had the 4.7 V8… 16 years of trouble free use with 198K miles. With the recent great used car market, sold it for 10K. Picked up a new Tacoma TRD with the 6sp MT. Toyota trucks will out live us. Your Tundra brings back great memories. Always great content. 👍
Should have kept it.
I have too much sentimental value for my 01 4.7L. She's got 226k on her and is just getting broken in, wouldn't trade it for the world.
Wise beyond your Years Chris
Thank you for updated on that part replacement and switch to add also fix up Chris :) and keeping that on repairs got do sometime for someone to on that 4×4 part!
Can’t wait to see new garage!
Outstanding 👍 Now it's beer time !!! Cheers !!!
My 98 dodge has same type fork ! Clipped mine in full engagement so I don’t have too worry about the vacuum switch !
Thank you, nicely informative, keep up with the great content that you put out
wow, yea that is nice to know. thanks dude
that was the one of the perks to the 87 Toyota I drove back in the days. It had manual hubs so to pop a curb or creep around something on pavement all I had to do was put it in 4 low and it was just really 2wd creeper mode. any time there were parties and all the parking was taken up all you had to do was put it in low and pop the curb and park.
I just took mine apart on my 2000 4.7 a couple months ago. The contact point were corroded. I took the plastic cover cleaned up the contacts and works great now! New ones were like $200-$300 I said screw that. They are kind of a bugger to get to but not bad. I'm a huge fan of first gen tundras since I bought it 4 months ago!
Love my 2000 as well. As much as I appreciate a manual trans and transfer case, I wish Chris would try out an an auto to see how he likes the 2uzfe!
@@Nate-vs1kb The 2uz is great! And I've talked to a bunch of tundra owners and from what I've heard is the 4.7 is better on gas than the 5.7s. Stay up to date on the timing belt and they'll run forever!
The garage is gone!! Out with the old and in with the new!
Very educational space where was old garage looks much bigger.
thanks again for the vid chris.
Did the same in my 89 gmc 1500 lol different situation but if the truck was on it was on with the actuator fun stuff ❤ the video
👍good fix , Eze fix , like that
hope the shop build progresses - seems sensible to build onsite
Your a great mechanic sir
Great video and great truck🔥👌😎
I have a 2004 sequoia and had to take that actuator out because it has a bad oil leak and you can get it out without dropping diff but it’s tight
👍👌👏 Well done again (video and work). 2) 😭😭😭 Unfortunately no cute little Gus 💚 in this video. I absolutely adore this dog.
Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and health in particular.
Hey Chirs quick question where did you purchase your power probe? I am looking for one and I am also trying to find a gas can nozzle like the one you have on your gas can? tried looking on amazon and didn't find one? Any suggestions?
Supprt and love from Malaysia 🇲🇾
Hey Chris, New viewer here and sorry if I've missed the obvious, but dude.... Someone stole your garage!?!? Ummmm... like its gone. Would love to see the police report. ;-) Anyway, So can you share a video on what happened to the garage and what you plan to build in its place. Thank you so much. Love the videos and content! All the best.
“Water somehow got in there and shorted it out”. I think we all know how water “somehow” got in there and shorted it out.
was always wondering what that 2wd switch on the left of the dash was all about. i used to have a 2002 4runner (an awesome rig, too bad it burnt to the ground 🙁)with the same 3.4 motor as well as what i am assuming was the same 4wd system, and having that kind of versatility would have been nice.
"Water somehow got in there" 😂😂😂
Hello from portugal men i like your Content
“Somehow” water got in there. 😂😂😂
I use 2Lo (hubs unlocked) in my stick f350 all the time with trailers. Easier on the clutch for creeping
Yeah 2 low is where it's at! It sucks working the clutch trying to back in a steep driveway in 2H
Nice one Mr 😎
Nnkh What happen to the 1959 Oldsmobile dynamic 88 sitting for years
do you have a video on how you mounted the winch forward
Good stuff Chris 😊
mine has the push button for engaging 4wd. I wonder if i can get to the 4 phillips screws as easy as you did?
Hey Chris have you ever come across slop in the steering wheel of the tundra ? I have a 98, 4 runner with quite a bit of slop mate
No mine is nice and tight. I did replace the steering rack at one point though. If yours is loose I would check the front end components like tie rod ends and steering rack and coupler
@@NNKH2 cheers my friend, I will definitely do that ... great videos by the way have helped me a huge amount ...
I’m looking for a older in good shape Tundra. I wasn’t aware that yours had a V-6 with the trailer and things you pull with it.
I’ve seen a couple of V-6 trucks for sale….and after you using yours the way you do…..
A V-6 in good shape is something to think about.
I swear that truck had the v8 especially with the cars you tow with it 😂
Nope, just the good old 3.4 V6. Two wheel drive low really comes in handy getting her going on steep hills with the trailer
It's funny😂 to me the way you said 🗑 garbage
hey Chris!! Thumbs UP!!
Wish you were my neighbor Chris,your the boss on fixing cars.Ive got a 1979 jeep CJ7 with a 304 in it and the dipstick tube broke off today,not going to be a fun fix.
I see you have seat covers in the tundra. I have the same truck 2002 sr5, AC. All the sestcovers in the box stores are extremely hot in sunlight, do you have a recommendation?
I believe mine are made by covercraft. They are a little bit pricey but amazing
Why do you coat the bottom of the car and what do you use? Is it to prevent rust from salt or something?
Rust prevention. Blaster surface shield works great
@@NNKH2 wonder if we have a similarly product over here in aus!
I got 0442 EVAP code on my mustang. I know it's the passenger vent valve. Not in any hurry with that either.
Oh man my 89 xj had that had rubber lines vacuum activated worst thing in the winter lines would freeze and become brittle could have ran a cable and manually do it but i just swapped a different dana 30 in i got for free
Way to go bud!
That oil pressure though lol
The submarine😂 New garage time?
i like the first generation Toyota tundra.
Certainly a good idea right now I'm driving my old truck with locking hubs Bill Dodge diesel that's what I told around my stuff with and many times I used for low to manoeuvre big trailers around with a locking the hubs for sure
Nnkh What happen to the 1965 jeep sitting for 29 years
Can you put a periscope on the Tundra? :)
What's the deal with that square body chevy by your tool box Chris?
It's the one we drove back from vegas. Follow up video coming soon on it on the main channel
is that on the 4runners too? luv the channel n wife luvs the gus outros too
Yes they also have the same thing. And darn, I actually had a Gus clip I meant to use at the end. Totally forgot. Next video!
I see it was pretty easy to get to the 4 phillips screws on the cover correct?
Yea
@@NNKH2 mine is a 2004 limited. Im really hoping its as easy as it was for you. Although mine isnt as clean as yours since im up north 😂
Man as soon as i tried unscrewing the first phillips screw it stripped. the bottom 2 bolts that hold the actuator are easy to get to but how in the world to get to the top 2?! Theres literally no room to get a socket in there. Any help would be appreciated@@NNKH2
Looks roomier in yard!! Wonder why! 😂😂
Did you ever sell this truck I feel like I haven't seen it on the channel anymore?
No I still have it
Is it just me or do you casually have a 2 by 4 hanging out by your passenger side? 🤣
It's a cedar 2x3. I use it for holding down the brake pedal at the boat ramp and other steep hills
Can’t believe you have your tool boxes outside..
When is the new garage coming and how big?
Hopefully very soon. Basically the same size as the old one which was rotted and needed a lot of attention. Taller for a lift too
@@NNKH2 Good, you definitely deserve a lift. I can’t believe you work full time as a mechanic and have the energy to do all the stuff we watch. Hopefully your employer pays you twice the going rate, cause it seems like you’re worth it! Eric O is a great mechanic also and I’ve never seen anyone trace electrical problems down like he does. On a side note ,I’m in Rochester ny and have had multiple hilux’s for 25 years currently got a 99 Tacoma for 3800$ four cylinder, four wheel drive, stick,short cab with lock out hubs. 280 k on it, from Virginia and runs like a watch. Keep that early tundra as long as you can!
My old ram w150 had a vacum forking mechanism like that .
I permanent deleted it.
My 5sp manual Diesel PK Ford Ranger has the same system but instead of an electric motor it uses vacuum to engage and disengage. I used an electric over air valve to open and close this line so I could back my trailer in low. Anyone that has one of these ute's knows how ridiculously high 1st and reverse gears are.
so Tundi is fully recovered from that "salt bath"?
want nice work truck its van with all the gear
Look at the 4x4 community. There's probably a delete kit available with manual locking hubs.
Honestly I prefer this mechanism over manual locking hubs because you don't have to get out of the truck to do it. But it would be cool to replace the motor with some kind of cable linkage
Where was Gus to supervise this repair?
Hey Chris.. in your experience have you come across "China" made items, just like the one today, that the metal used is like a "pot metal"? extremely weak a$$ "metal".. all looks, no b@lls.. lol.. It happened to me years ago working on a zero turn and I vowed "never again".. which didn't last too long.. lol.. I just got more picky where I get my aftermarket parts.. lol.. Say "Hi" to Jen and Gus.. CHEERS!!!!
I would want to swap it over to machinal myself.
I don't think I like all those plastic gears inside that little motor controller unit. (ADD?) With age, those plastic parts are going to become brittle and become prone to breakage. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us.
Yeah I agree. However they seem to be pretty darn reliable. Plus it's only four screws that you have to take off to bypass it in case of a failure. Which is not too bad. I'd rather be a mechanical switch with no motor
@@NNKH2 Fair enough. I hope she gives another 400K miles buddy. I always seem to learn something new watching you. You, Jen and Gus are the best.
yo chris how did you become so cool?
Why cant i purchase bumper stickers from your channel
I don't have them for sale at the moment but if you send a pre-stamped self-addressed envelope to my PO box I can send you a few free of charge. My address is in the about section of my channel page
@@NNKH2 thanks man
👍
I'm pretty sure I was subscribed and saw today I wasn't??
Aftermarket parts generally are junk so your right stay with OEM ......anything I ever bought at Autozone, Napa , Oreilly Ect was junk.
You must have awful bad luck then it is all I'm saying
@@kevinclark6289 everybody in the automotive industry knows OEM parts are quality parts and aftermarket stuff is junk.
MAAN U R KILLIN IT BROTHER CHRIS ..JUST SAYN HI FROM UP NORTH NW REDNECKK..GREAT VIDEO BUDDY...ROCK N ROLL
Hi
hi!
Why can’t we get videos everyday geez! I’m bored
No Gus.
something is leaking like a mofo under there
ok maybe its undercoat
@@1112223333111 i think thats it!
Yeah it's the undercoat. I'm sure there's a couple small leaks too but nothing dripping
First?
Lame. Bring back locking hubs.
its old its junk i will say it toy in toyota never will be work truck want good work truck its small engine diesel that or small gas the have thier place its what is
It's a great truck
Everyone doesn’t want or need a “ work truck “
If you actually watch his channel you'll notice he has a Dodge with a Cummins in it and also has the Chevy wrecker for hauling bigger stuff. He has a purpose for each vehicle in his fleet.
well if he is still using it and repairing it, its not junk he wants to keep it. the TOYota must be doing something right
Water "somehow" got in there lol 🚤
"Water somehow got in there" 😂😂😂